Tough nut to crack: UK mulls contraceptives for grey squirrels
They have been the scourge of trees and the native red squirrel in Britain since their introduction from the United States in the 1870s......»»
In a world run by catalysts, why is optimizing them still so tough?
We depend on catalysts to turn our milk into yogurt, to produce Post-It notes from paper pulp, and to unlock renewable energy sources like biofuels. Finding optimal catalyst materials for specific reactions requires laborious experiments and computat.....»»
Chicken whisperers: Humans crack the clucking code
A University of Queensland-led study has found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, just by the sound of their clucks......»»
Samsung’s new OLED gaming monitor might have a problem
Samsung is ready to reveal its slate of 2024 OLED gaming monitors, but they might face tough competition at CES 2024......»»
I collect marsupial scat—and a crack team of volunteers across Australia helps me out
I thought convincing my husband of the merits of my returning to study just as he had retired would be a very tricky sell. So his enthusiasm for the idea caught me by surprise......»»
9 things to say when someone asks why you"re still single
Being single means different things to people, and it can mean answering awkward questions. "Why are you single?" is a tough one, but we've got you covered. When you're single as an adult, people start to talk. More to the point, they start to.....»»
Digital ops and ops management security predictions for 2024
CISOs don’t need a crystal ball – they already know that 2024 will be another tough year, especially with AI at everyone’s mind. Instead of playing catch-up regarding the security of emerging tech like generative AI, organizations will prio.....»»
Best cooking recipes in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Cooking is a tough endeavor in real life, but it's even harder in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora when you don't know what the ingredients are. Use these recipes......»»
Staff picks: How Baldur’s Gate 3 beat the odds to become our 2023 Game of the Year
With so many incredible games in 2023, our Game of the Year decision was a tough one this year. But there's a good reason Baldur's Gate 3 came out on top......»»
Japan zoo probes possible mass squirrel poisoning
A Japanese zoo has launched a probe after apparently massacring 31 of its 40 squirrels by mistake with treatments meant to kill parasites, officials said......»»
The best Fitbit devices in 2023: 6 best watches and trackers
It can be tough to pick a new fitness tracker. If you’ve been thinking of buying a new Fitbit this year, here are the best options to choose from......»»
Climate negotiators get down to business at COP28 summit
COP28 is approaching the end of the first week and the kings, presidents and prime ministers have flown off. Now, hundreds of seasoned climate diplomats must get down to the tough job of negotiating a text that everyone can agree on. Adnan Amin, who.....»»
Researchers crack the cellular code on protein folding, offering hope for many new therapeutic avenues
While we often think of diseases as caused by foreign bodies—bacteria or viruses—there are hundreds of diseases affecting humans that result from errors in cellular production of proteins......»»
The best TVs of 2023: from Sony, Samsung, LG, TCL, and more
With numerous brands, features, and plenty of tech lingo, choosing a TV can be tough, which is why we put together this list of the best models on the market......»»
Tough battery-sourcing requirement for EV tax credit may be relaxed
It all hinges on how the US Treasury defines "foreign entities of concern." Enlarge / Democratic Senators Joe Manchin (Left) and Debbie Stabenow (Right) don't exactly see eye to eye on the auto industry's transition to electric v.....»»
Complex, volatile coast makes preparing for tsunamis tough in Alaska
Educating local residents about the risks carries challenges. Enlarge / Damage from the 1964 earthquake and tsunami in Kodiak, Alaska. (credit: Education Images via Getty) On an overcast day in September, Heidi Geagel neg.....»»
Culling gray squirrels not necessary for overall biodiversity, expert suggests
Life on Earth is facing the greatest rate of extinction in history—and humans are the disruptive force, according to a leading ecologist......»»
The way a sperm tail moves can be explained by mathematics worked out by Alan Turing
Alan Turing might be best know for his work helping to crack Germany's "Enigma" communications code during the second world war. But he also came up with a theory where patterns can form just through chemical compounds spreading out (diffusing) and r.....»»
NFL has nothing better to do than mistake an iPad Glove for an injury
While carrying an iPad, Cincinnati Bengals' player Joe Burrow wore a tablet glove before a game, then injured his wrist during it — and now crack NFL investigators are looking for a molehill.Joe Burrow and (inset) the video showing a mysterious dev.....»»
Japan to require companies like Apple to pay taxes in place of developers
Small developers operating outside of Japan can be tough to get ahold of for owed consumption tax payments, so the Finance Ministry is placing the burden on Apple and other app market operators.App StoreMobile app markets like Apple's App Store conti.....»»
Rocket Report: Tough times for Astra and Virgin; SpaceX upgrading launch pad
The world's busiest launch pad will soon be capable of supporting astronaut flights. Enlarge / The crew access arm was installed this week on a new tower SpaceX has built at Space Launch Complex-40. (credit: SpaceX) Welc.....»»